Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy during the Civil War as a Gunner's Mate on board the "USS Signal". He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in defending the "Signal" from Confederates on the Red River, Louisiana on May 5, 1864. His citation reads "Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning their fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was raised. Although entered on the sick list, Butts courageously carried out his duties during the entire engagement." After the ship was captured the crew, Gunner's Mate Butts among them, were interred in the Camp Ford Prisoner of War camp, which was near Tyler, Texas, until they were exchanged. He was awarded his Medal on December 31, 1864. Fellow "Signal" crew member Quarter Gunner Charles Asten was also awarded the Medal of Honor for this action.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy during the Civil War as a Gunner's Mate on board the "USS Signal". He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in defending the "Signal" from Confederates on the Red River, Louisiana on May 5, 1864. His citation reads "Proceeding up the Red River, the U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters, returning their fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time the white flag was raised. Although entered on the sick list, Butts courageously carried out his duties during the entire engagement." After the ship was captured the crew, Gunner's Mate Butts among them, were interred in the Camp Ford Prisoner of War camp, which was near Tyler, Texas, until they were exchanged. He was awarded his Medal on December 31, 1864. Fellow "Signal" crew member Quarter Gunner Charles Asten was also awarded the Medal of Honor for this action.
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